Learn to Knit

Much research has been done on the many benefits that knitting can provide. As well as the sense of pride and achievement you feel as you wear your new hand-knit, the act of knitting can also help to:

• Lower blood pressure

• Reduce stress, depression and anxiety

• Increase the sense of wellbeing

• Keep the mind active

• Improve concentration and memory

It is also a great way to get creative. Even though you are knitting a pattern that may have been made by lots of people, no two projects are ever the same. You get to choose your colours and yarns to create something as unique as you are!

You can also become part of the wonderful knitting community. Many yarn or craft stores have their own knitting or craft groups where you can meet other knitters (although maybe not right now...thanks Coronavirus!) but there are also a variety of online knitting groups you can join for chat and support. I've met so many wonderful people through knitting, the community is so helpful and inspiring and always willing to help new knitters find their feet.

As well as the free classes you can also join the Under the Olive Tree Knitters Facebook Group where you can come for support and chat with other knitters too.